About THG
We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.
Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.
With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?
Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF
About Central Functions
Central Functions brings together the teams that keep THG moving. From ensuring our colleagues are paid on time and our operations run smoothly, to sourcing the materials we need, meeting our legal obligations and keeping our people, workplaces and business safe, these teams play a vital role in supporting our global operations and enabling our brands to thrive.
About Finance at THG
THG’s Finance department is a rapidly growing and evolving team, covering all areas of central functions such as Accounts Receivable and Payable, Treasury, Tax and Group Finance, to specific Commercial teams for each of THG’s divisions.
With the company’s global presence increasing at an unprecedented rate, the Finance team continues to drive change while remaining agile; keeping pace with the business while never compromising on financial control or sales performance.
THG Finance is helping to deliver rapid growth for THG’s fast-moving, global brands. It’s an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.
Why be a Consolidation Accountant at THG?
You will be joining a FTSE 250 business and be able to play a key role in Group Finance, supporting the preparation of group and sub-group consolidations, IFRS 16 lease accounting, and external financial reporting. You'll be working within a fast-paced, international business, you'll gain exposure to complex accounting matters while helping ensure compliance with IFRS and regulatory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical expertise and make a real impact in a dynamic, growing organisation.
As a Consolidation Accountant you will:
Group Consolidation & Reporting:
- Prepare and review group and multi layered sub-consolidations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and UK reporting standards.
- Coordinate with various finance teams to collect, validate, and consolidate financial data.
- Prepare consolidation journals, including reclasses.
IFRS16 Lease Accounting:
- Manage accounting related to IFRS16 leases, ensure proper recognition, measurement, and disclosure of leases.
- Maintain an system ownership of lease details within consolidation system
Technical Accounting:
- Provide expertise on technical accounting matters, including debt, foreign exchange (FX), and equity transactions.
- Assist with the preparation and review of technical accounting papers for management and auditors.
Preparation of Financial Notes:
- Draft and review notes to the financial statements in compliance with IFRS and UK statutory requirements.
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, and clarity of disclosures.
Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements within the consolidation and reporting functions.
- Ensure consistency, efficiency, and adherence to best practices in financial reporting.
Compliance & Audit:
- Support the year-end audit process by preparing required schedules and liaising with auditors.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and governance policies.
What skills and experience do I need for this role?
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with 2-3 years of relevant experience in consolidation and technical accounting.
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS16, and UK financial reporting requirements.
- Proficiency in financial consolidation systems (particularly Tagetik) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience in a UK-listed company or similar environment is preferred.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality output.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative team player.
What's in it for me?
Career Development
- Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
- Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.
Enhanced Leave
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
- Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
- Buy back up to 3 days each year.
- Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.
Wellbeing Support
- Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
- Access to our subsidised on-site dentist.
- Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
- State-of-the-art on-site gym.
- Access to our on-site physio.
Other Perks
- Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
- Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
- On-site staff shop.
- Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
- Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.
Skills Required
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified accountant
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in consolidation and technical accounting
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 16
- Knowledge of UK financial reporting requirements
- Proficiency in financial consolidation systems, particularly Tagetik
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience in a UK-listed company or similar environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Detail-oriented approach with commitment to accuracy and high-quality output
- Proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative working style
THG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about THG and has not been reviewed or approved by THG.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies highlight up to six months’ full pay for parental leave, paid time off for IVF/fertility treatment, and enhanced compassionate leave. Feedback suggests these family-focused provisions stand out, especially in UK materials.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Access to an in‑house GP and a Bupa-backed Employee Assistance Programme under “Mind Matters,” plus on‑site amenities like the ICON campus gym, are clearly promoted. Employee discounts across THG brands are also commonly cited as a popular perk.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Offerings include an extra paid Birthday Leave day and enhanced compassionate leave, with a stated aim of two paid volunteer days per year. Feedback suggests these additions bolster work‑life support even where other elements vary.
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What We Do
THG (www.thg.com) is a vertically integrated, digital-first consumer brands group, retailing its own brands predominantly in beauty and nutrition, plus third-party brands, via its proprietary, end-to-end, e-commerce technology, infrastructure and brand-building platform (THG Ingenuity) to an online and global customer base.
